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Harry and Meghan and Marriage

Harry and Meghan are special, but you don’t have to be a prince or princess to treat your spouse like royalty.

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Enjoying Physical Intimacy as a Woman, Part 1

God created sex as a special gift for you and your spouse to enjoy. But experiencing healthy sexual connection requires a selfless attitude. John, Greg and Erin give some advice for how you can let go of selfishness when it comes to sexuality.

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Oprah, Marriage and Sacrifice

Did Oprah get it right? Does marriage mean sacrificing your goals, plans and identity? Or does marriage offer something more?

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Creating a Shared Vision for Blended Family Finances

Every couple needs to talk about their values related to money and how they will create a shared vision for combining incomes and debt while planning for the future care of their children.

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Generosity in Marriage: Small Acts That Make a Big Difference

When you show your generosity, you’re expressing an important underlying message that your spouse needs to hear: ‘You matter. You’re valued.’

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Is Online Cheating Really Infidelity?

It’s just a TV show. Nothing that happens on “Real Housewives” is “real.” Right? Meghan King Edmonds seemed to think her husband’s problem was real. Real enough that it led to the couple’s separation. Edmonds announced via podcast she had separated from her husband, Jim, because of his online cheating. Meghan King Edmonds explained her …

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Thriving in the Midst of Financial Ruin, Part 2

Overcoming financial obstacles starts with changing your habits. The sooner you adjust your habits, the sooner you and your spouse can achieve financial stability. John, Greg and Erin give some advice for how young couples can build healthy disciplines with money.

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Thriving in the Midst of Financial Ruin, Part 1

Financial problems don’t have to end your marriage. With focused effort, you and your spouse can thrive financially. John, Greg and Erin offer hope to couples with financial problems.

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How to Divorce-Proof Your Marriage If You Just Got Engaged

Your wedding is a one-day event. Your marriage lasts a lifetime. Divorce-proof your marriage by answering these three important questions.

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Married … With Household Chores

Couples come clean about household chores and share what they’re willing to trade to avoid cleaning house.

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How to Avoid Money Mistakes in Your Marriage

Once you identify these money mistakes in your marriage, you can take steps to get your finances — and your marriage — on track.

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Valuing Marriage in a Culture that Doesn’t, Part 2

We all carry some kind of baggage from our past. Because of this, many are wondering, “Is marriage worth it?” Greg, Erin and John discuss how to be honest with your spouse about past mistakes in a healthy way.

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Valuing Marriage in a Culture that Doesn’t, Part 1

Seeing your parents or friends get divorced can leave painful scars. But, with God’s help, your marriage can set a new paradigm for your family. Greg, Erin and John talk about how to address divorce, when it’s part of your family history.

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Knowing Our Spouse

One of the great gifts God has tucked into the aspect of “becoming one flesh” in marriage is the opportunity to be known.

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Restoring Your Marriage After Infidelity, Part 7

Infidelity is a devastating betrayal to your marriage, but it doesn’t mean your story is over. Forgiveness is a process and it will take time, but it’s worth it. Greg and John describe what forgiving your spouse looks like.

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Harnessing the Power of Word Pictures

Greg Smalley and John Trent explain how spouses and parents can avoid miscommunication and conflict by using “word pictures,” which are simple metaphors to help clarify thoughts and feelings. The discussion is based on a book by John and Greg’s father, Gary Smalley, titled The Language of Love: The Secret to Being Instantly Understood.

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Restoring Your Marriage After Infidelity, Part 6

Discovering your spouse has been unfaithful is crushing. If you or someone you know is in that place, we are here to help. Greg, Erin and John discuss ways to prevent an affair by setting healthy boundaries.

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Keeping the Romance Sizzling in Your Marriage, Part 9

Guarding your marriage from sexual temptation is a daily choice, but with God’s help, you can overcome. Your marriage is worth it. John, Greg and Erin discuss ways to build intimacy with your spouse outside of the bedroom.

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Navigating the Common Challenges of Marriage, Part 9

Seeing a couple go the distance can inspire you to keep going in your own marriage. By serving your spouse, you can inspire those around you. John, Greg and Erin share about couples who’ve inspired them to honor God in their marriages.

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Phubbing, Social Media and Your Marriage

The average adult in the U.S. spends 11 hours and 27 minutes per day interacting with media. There’s not a lot of time left for face-to-face interaction.